How to pick the best trimmer line

There are many string trimmer lines to pick from today, with each offering its own benefits and drawbacks. If you’re unsure on what string trimmer line you need, well you’ve come to the right place.

Today I’m going to go over 5 different types of trimmer lines, and by the end of it, you should know which one you need.

Line diameters

Before I discuss the actual trimmer lines, I’ll give an overview of what size diameter you’ll need.

Generally speaking there are three size groups of diameters which are:

Small weeds (between .60 – .80 inches)

Medium weeds (between .08 – 0.110 inches)

Large weeds (anything over .115+ inches)

Smaller to medium size weeds you’ll be fine using a line that has the diameter size of .60 – .80 inches. This will be for your smaller jobs around the house, your front lawn and whacking the weeds from your driveway and small residential areas.

Medium size weeds you’d want to opt for a line around 0.80 – 0.110 inches in diameter. This sizing is ideal for your bigger gardens where you have slightly bigger weeds, this size of line commercial areas too.

Dealing with large weeds you’ll want anything from .115+ inches and bigger. Places of work that need a large amount of trimming, such as large estates, huge gardens, and industrial areas of landscaping, this should be your weapon of choice.

Pro tip – Before you go and buy a string trimmer line, check your string trimmer to see what it is capable of holding, as most can only go handle a certain size. Refer to the product handbook if you’re unsure.

6-bladed shape

This 6-blade string trimmer line is for the landscaping professional, and made to stick on the end of high-wheel trimmers. The ribbed like design is to increase the ability to cut through weeds and big grassy areas, with no dramas.

Cyclone provides their CY155S3 6-blade line which is 0.155inch, for only $29.99 with free shipping. Made using copolymer nylon ensuring durability, if you need something that throws rocks about and has a never say no attitude, this bad boy is for you.

With a 315 foot line, it won’t ever need replacing.

Best for: Heavy duty work and professional landscapers wanting a long lasting line.

Using this line for medium size jobs was fine, I didn’t incur any problems and even hit my steel fence a few times, with the titanium line coming out undamaged. The thing I love most about this line is that it can provide high quality trimming at low revs.

Best for: Medium size jobs where you require a professional finish, great for landscapers and residential use.

Last words

So there you have it, a brief overview of various types string trimmer lines and what they’re best for. You could go ahead and buy the thickest line you can find and use that for everything, but you don’t take a grenade launcher into a knife fight do you?

It’s important to find the right line for the right job, to get the right finish on the property you’re working on.